Its often a difficult path when children try to follow in the footsteps of their famous parents; most times theyre crushed by the weight of expectations. Not so for Rosanne Cash, Johnnys eldest daughter. Shes fashioned a tremendous discography of her own over the past three decades, earned Grammys, written notable short fiction and essays, and furthered the Cash family legacy in her own unique way. Tonight, shell sit onstage with NPRs Michele Norris host of All Things Considered for a wide-ranging conversation about her work and her family. Of course, Cash will also perform a bunch of her own tunes and a few traditional country standards, too. MICHAEL ALAN GOLDBERG
Sat., May 1, 8 p.m., 2010
